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Tragedy at Pukehina Beach
Women Drowns - Pukehina Beach - Bay of Plenty
Emergency Services were called to Pukehina Beach at the
end of Rogers Road this afternoon after reports were
received two persons were in trouble in the
surf.
A 45
year old Male who had been fishing off the beach and has
entered into
the surf for a swim and got into
difficulties in a rip about 100 meters
from the
shore.
The male's partner went into help but got into difficulties herself.
Emergencies services responded and a
rescue operation was initiated with a
rescue swimmer, a
jet ski and other staff.
The female aged 53 years
was pulled from the surf but was unresponsive and
efforts
to revive her were unsuccessful. The male was able to be
rescued.
The couple are both from Rotorua
The matter will be the subject of a coroner's inquest
Anyone with
information relevant to this investigation is asked to
contact
Tauranga Police on 07 577-4300 Alternatively
information can be provided
anonymously via Crimestoppers
on 0800
555111.
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